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Army Chief Upendra Dwivedi Honors Republic Day 2026 Parade Contingents

Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi felicitated Indian Army contingents for their exemplary performance in the Republic Day 2026 Parade and Beating Retreat Ceremony. The official results recognized the Indian Navy as the Best Marching Contingent among services, while Maharashtra won first place in the States and Union Territories tableau category. In the Popular Choice category, decided by an online poll, the Assam Regiment and CRPF were top picks for marching contingents. Gujarat's tableau on the theme of Swadeshi was the public's favorite among state presentations.

Key Points: Army Chief Felicitates Republic Day 2026 Parade Contingents

  • COAS felicitates parade contingents
  • Indian Navy wins Best Marching Contingent
  • Maharashtra tops States tableau category
  • Popular Choice winners announced via MyGov poll
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COAS General Upendra Dwivedi felicitates Army contingents for exemplary R-Day 2026 performance

COAS General Upendra Dwivedi felicitated Army contingents for their Republic Day 2026 performance. Winners for best marching contingents and tableaux announced.

"lauded their precision and unwavering professionalism - COAS General Upendra Dwivedi"

New Delhi, January 31

Chief of Army Staff, General Upendra Dwivedi, felicitated the Indian Army Marching Contingents, Mounted Contingents and Military & Pipe Bands on Friday for their exemplary performances during the Republic Day 2026 Parade and the Beating Retreat Ceremony.

During the interaction with the participating contingents, the COAS lauded their precision and unwavering professionalism displayed during the national celebrations.

Meanwhile, the results for the Best Marching Contingents and Best Tableaux for the Republic Day Parade 2026 were also announced earlier to recognise outstanding performances by the three Services, Central Armed Police Forces and Auxiliary Forces, as well as States, Union Territories and Central Ministries.

Among the three services, the Indian Navy was adjudged the Best Marching Contingent, while the Delhi Police secured the top honour in the category of Central Armed Police Forces and other auxiliary forces.

In the States and Union Territories category, Maharashtra won first place for its tableau themed 'Ganeshotsav: A Symbol of Aatmanirbharta'. Jammu and Kashmir was placed second for showcasing 'Handicrafts and Folk Dances of Jammu and Kashmir', while Kerala secured third place with its tableau highlighting 'Water Metro and 100 per cent Digital Literacy: Aatmanirbhar Kerala for Aatmanirbhar Bharat'.

The award for the best tableau among Central Ministries and Departments was conferred on the Ministry of Culture for its presentation titled 'Vande Mataram - The Soul Cry of a Nation'. Special prizes were awarded to the Central Public Works Department for 'Vande Mataram Commemoration of 150 Years' and the dance group 'Vande Mataram: The Eternal Resonance of India'.

Separately, the results of the Popular Choice category, based on an online poll conducted on the MyGov portal, were also declared.

In this category, the Assam Regiment was voted the Best Marching Contingent among the three services, while the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) emerged as the top choice among CAPFs and auxiliary forces.

For tableaux in the Popular Choice category, Gujarat topped the list with its theme 'Mantra of Swadeshi - Self-Reliance - Freedom: Vande Mataram', followed by Uttar Pradesh for 'Culture of Bundelkhand' and Rajasthan for 'Golden Touch of the Desert: Bikaner Gold Art (Usta Art)'.

- ANI

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Priyanka N
So happy to see Maharashtra's Ganeshotsav tableau win! It truly represents our culture and the spirit of self-reliance. Ganpati Bappa Morya! 🐘🙏
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Aman W
Interesting to see the difference between the jury's choice and the people's choice. Assam Regiment and CRPF topping the public vote shows their immense popularity. Jai Hind!
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Sarah B
The Republic Day parade is a spectacular display of India's unity and diversity. The themes this year were so powerful, especially the Ministry of Culture's 'Vande Mataram'. It gave me goosebumps.
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Karthik V
While the celebrations are grand, I hope the focus on 'Aatmanirbharta' in the themes translates into more concrete policies and support for our local artisans and industries. The tableaux are beautiful, but the real work is off the parade ground.
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Nidhi U
Kerala's tableau on Water Metro and digital literacy was so futuristic! It's great to see states showcasing development and innovation alongside traditional culture. Well done! 👏

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